Me gusta
This is a literal translation of "It pleases me."
Example:
* Me gusta el helado. (I like ice cream.)
* Me gusta la música. (I like music.)
Other ways to say "I like" in Spanish:
* Me encanta (I love) - This is a stronger and more passionate expression of liking something.
* Me fascina (I'm fascinated by) - This implies a strong interest or admiration.
* Estoy interesado/a en (I'm interested in) - This emphasizes a personal interest.
* Me parece (I think) - This indicates a positive opinion.
Note:
* The verb "gustar" (to like) is a special verb that requires a change in the subject pronoun. "Me" is used for "I," "te" for "you," "le" for "he/she/it," "nos" for "we," "os" for "you all," and "les" for "they."
* The object of liking comes after "gusta."
For example:
* Me gusta el libro. (I like the book.)
* Te gusta el café. (You like coffee.)
* Le gusta la pizza. (He/She/It likes pizza.)